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Consider the Deposition of the UM/UIM Professional Claims Handler in Koken-Style Litigation

Since late 2005, the Insurance Commissioner no longer has authority to require mandatory arbitration of UM and UIM claims in Pennsylvania. Insurance Federation of Pennsylvania v. Koken, 899 A.2d 550 (Pa. 2005). Post Koken, many insurers modified their automobile policies … Read More

House Bill 1800 – No Friend to the Injured Worker

Getting injured on the job can be a painful and frustrating experience.  Dealing with the injuries, pain, stress and worry alone are difficult enough.  Add to that the frustrations and gamesmanship used by the workers’ compensation insurance carrier … or … Read More

Injured in an Accident—See a Doctor

At age 25, my husband and I were rear-ended by a young man while we were waiting in a traffic light. The back of the car was demolished, and the rear window was blown out. We were wearing seat belts, … Read More